Guests in ride car for GOTG - Guardians of the Galaxy; EPCOT
  • On Jan 28, 2025
    Stuart from FL Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Last few days I can’t get into the Guardians virtual queue at 7am. Is there an issue or just too many people vying for a spot and I’m not refreshing the app fast enough?

    Hi there, Stuart! Thanks for stopping by planDisney with your question! It sounds like you're enjoying a magical Disney vacation at this exact moment; I hope you've had a chance to snack on some Mickey-shaped goodies and high-five your favorite characters in between all of your favorite attractions! 

    It's true that Everybody Wants to Rule the World, Stuart, and a flight into the galaxy on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is a popular attraction that gives you that exact chance! I'm sorry to hear that you haven't had much success securing a boarding group yet this week, it's a competitive process to join the Virtual Queue for this experience, and while there aren't any known tech issues, I've got a few suggestions to help you try your luck again!

    • Give yourself a head start by logging into your My Disney Experience mobile app a few minutes before 7 AM and clicking on Join Virtual Queue from your homepage. Select EPCOT at the top and confirm your boarding group. Staying on this page allows you to refresh as fast as possible right at 7 AM to see the Join Virtual Queue button. Be sure not to hesitate; click the join button as soon as it's available (if you're rapidly tapping the refresh button, it will be the same placement as the join button).
    • Consider having another person in your travel party pull up a clock that shows seconds. This is my personal strategy; I have someone go online to the world clock and at exactly 6:59:59, I refresh and join as fast as I can! It usually works for me!
    • If you don't get your boarding group at 7 AM, remember a second Virtual Queue will open at 1 PM; follow the same steps above to try again.  This one is usually a little easier to secure as you have to be inside the park to be eligible and usually that results in less competition.
    • Remember that Guardians of the Galaxy is also available to purchase as a Lightning Lane Single Pass; this is another option to ensure you get your chance to experience this adventure. And if you do end up getting a boarding group, you'll get to ride twice!
    Stuart, I hope this helps! I'm sending you all the pixie dust that your galaxy adventure is secured and One Way or Another, you'll find yourself flying through jump points as a galactic hero! If you have any other questions while you're vacationing, or as soon as you're ready to plan your next visit, come on back to planDisney and let us know! 

    Magic and Memories,
    Alison
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Meet the Panelist: Alison, Louisiana

I'm Alison - a wife, mom, and teacher from New Orleans, LA. My first childhood visit to the Walt Disney World Resort sparked a lifelong love of this magical place, and I still find magic in both the new and nostalgic on each visit! I understand the changing dynamics of planning a practically perfect vacation; no matter how large your group is or what your interests are, I look forward to helping you create magical memories and discover unique experiences to make them even more enchanting! Learn More About Alison

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